Pecatonica, IL vs Tonica, IL

Tonica is moderately more affordable than Pecatonica, with a 9.5% lower cost of living index. Pecatonica scores 76 compared to 69 for Tonica, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Pecatonica can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Pecatonica is $1,089/month compared to $839/month in Tonica — a 30% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Tonica is more affordable at $122,500 median vs $134,900.

Median household income in Pecatonica is $71,500 compared to $80,795 in Tonica (-11.5%). Tonica offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Pecatonica spend roughly 18.3% of their income on rent, more than the 12.5% in Tonica.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (49.4°F vs 47.8°F). Tonica receives more rainfall at 37.4" per year compared to 37.2" in Pecatonica.